Author: Erastus Maleve
Erastus Maleve
Erastus Maleve is a Daystar University graduate with a BA in Electronic Media. He began his career as a newsreader at Ghetto Radio 89.5 before serving as a producer and radio host at Radio Thome 88.1 FM in Kitui for four years. Erastus further honed his skills with an attachment at BBC East Africa Correspondence. He is the founder of Channel 15 News, where he leads news coverage, social media management, and digital marketing. Well-versed in event organizing, Erastus combines his media expertise with a keen understanding of social media dynamics to shape local and national narratives.
Kicks and blows, a Sergeant-at-Arms losing teeth, the infamous “Masaku slap” landing on a female MCA, and Matinyani MCA Sylvester Munyalo (Yaamu) dramatically jumping over the Assembly fence—it’s clear that the County Assembly of Kitui is no longer a House of order this year. The political temperatures have boiled to a fever pitch, signaling an all-out war for control. What started as a leadership shake-up has now morphed into a brutal political onslaught against Speaker Kelvin Kinengo, who finds himself at the center of a well-orchestrated scheme to push him out. The chaos gripping the Assembly is far from random;…
The National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli has issued a scathing rebuke against the political trajectory of the Kamba community, accusing long-serving leaders of keeping the region in deliberate poverty while advancing personal interests. In a bold statement that is bound to rattle political heavyweights in Ukambani, Dr. Muli questioned why, despite being the fifth-largest ethnic group in Kenya with a population exceeding four million, the Kamba people have continuously lagged in national development and government appointments. “For the last 15 years, we have been told to vote for ‘our own.’ But what has that done for…
Kitui County is in high spirits as final preparations for the International Women’s Day celebrations in Miambani Ward, Kitui Central Sub-County, near completion. The grand event, set to take place at Miambani Primary School on March 8, is expected to draw a crowd of at least 1,000 attendees, including top county officials, gender advocates, religious leaders, and renowned performers. Governor Malombe to Lead the Celebrations Kitui County Governor Dr. Julius Malombe will be the Chief Guest, joining gender champions and community leaders in marking this year’s Women’s Day. Several gender-related organizations from across Kitui County have also been invited to…
A Call for Spiritual and Moral Awakening As the Lenten season begins, His Lordship Rt. Rev. Joseph Mwongela, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kitui, has called on the faithful to embrace repentance, renewal of faith, and moral transformation during this sacred period. Presiding over Ash Wednesday Mass at Our Lady of Africa Cathedral, Bishop Mwongela emphasized the need for self-examination, forgiveness, and a return to God, urging Christians to take personal responsibility in transforming both their lives and society. A Call for Personal and Social Transformation In his homily, the bishop reflected on the Gospel message, “Remove first the…
A section of Members of the Kitui County Assembly (MCAs) have vowed to impeach Speaker Kelvin Kinengo Katisya, accusing him of resisting recent leadership changes within the assembly. Led by Majority Leader Hon. Munyoki Mwinzi (Kyuso Ward) and Kitui Township MCA Hon. Daniel Ngoima Kimanzi, the MCAs claim that Speaker Kinengo has failed to implement the party’s communicated adjustments to the majority position, as outlined in an official letter. This latest move intensifies the political turmoil within the assembly, coming just months after Speaker Kinengo issued a public apology in December 2024, acknowledging leadership shortcomings and pledging improved collaboration with…
A 29-year-old man from Tana River County has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the heinous defilement of a 10-year-old girl. The Garissa Magistrate’s Court found Anwar Said Balozi guilty of the shocking crime, which took place on October 10, 2021, in Ziwani village, Mororo Sub-Location, within Tana-North Sub-County. The ruling came after an intense 65-day trial in which the prosecution, led by Counsel Evans Fiki Kazungu, presented six witnesses to solidify their case. A Nightmare in the Bushes The court heard chilling testimony detailing how Balozi ambushed the young girl while she was out collecting firewood in a nearby…
South Mbeere residents took matters into their own hands in the early hours of the morning, unleashing mob justice on three men suspected of stealing cows in Kirima Mbeti. The suspects, who were on board a Toyota Probox, were cornered by vigilant watchmen before an enraged crowd descended upon them. According to eyewitnesses, the trio had parked their car suspiciously in the area, raising alarm among locals. When confronted, two of the men attempted to flee on foot but were quickly apprehended. The third suspect, however, bore the full brunt of the mob’s wrath, suffering severe injuries before law enforcement…
What was meant to be a routine leadership transition in the Kitui County Assembly turned into a battleground today as chaos erupted on the floor of the House. The newly elected Majority Leadership under Hon. Munyoki Mwinzi faced fierce resistance as they attempted to assume office, sparking physical altercations among MCAs. According to eyewitnesses, blows and kicks reigned supreme as rival factions clashed, forcing police officers to intervene. In the ensuing melee, officers trying to restore order were caught in the violence, with sources claiming that one officer suffered broken teeth after being attacked in the scuffle. The dramatic turn…
Renowned Kamba gospel artist Stephen Kasolo is finally a free man after spending eight days at Kitengela Prison over cyber harassment charges. The Groove Award-winning musician was released on Ksh 150,000 cash bail or a Ksh 400,000 bond after appearing before Mavoko Chief Magistrate Derrick K. Kutwo on Tuesday. Kasolo faced charges of cyber harassment against fellow Kamba artist Stella Mengele, with the alleged offenses occurring between 6th and 14th February 2025 at undisclosed locations. His case is set for a mention on 6th March 2025, marking a critical point in what has become one of the most dramatic legal…
The High Court in Nairobi has issued restraining orders against Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) from appointing receivers to manage Proctor & Allan Limited, providing temporary relief to the embattled cereals manufacturer. Lady Justice Njoki Mwangi ruled that Swaroop Rao Ponangipalli and Ponangipalli Venkata Ramana Rao will remain as receiver managers to safeguard the company’s assets. KCB had appointed the two as receivers on February 24, 2025, following a dispute over a Ksh 3.7 billion loan. However, Proctor & Allan moved to court on February 26, 2025, challenging the decision. In her ruling on February 27, 2025, Justice Mwangi issued stay…